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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Hey guys, as you know i had a rubbing issue, i have now solved the problem finally, i went ahead and put smaller tires as i was told which fixed it, the only problem now is that the car sits to high... i was gonna see if there was a good package to buy as far as springs and shocks< i came upon coilovers by NEX, does anyone know anything or heard anything about it???? i dont wanna go crazy and spend 1500+ on the package....
Can anyone give me advise??
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BTW- i dont have the sport package..
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe C' post='862233' date='Apr 28 2009, 07:47 PM
Hey guys, as you know i had a rubbing issue, i have now solved the problem finally, i went ahead and put smaller tires as i was told which fixed it, the only problem now is that the car sits to high... i was gonna see if there was a good package to buy as far as springs and shocks< i came upon coilovers by NEX, does anyone know anything or heard anything about it???? i dont wanna go crazy and spend 1500+ on the package....
Can anyone give me advise??
Thanks

BTW- i dont have the sport package..
havent heard anything about those but what tire size where you running that rubbed?
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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Go with KW Coilovers V3 if you want coilovers done right. =)
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='862272' date='Apr 28 2009, 06:19 PM
Go with KW Coilovers V3 if you want coilovers done right. =)

dude v3 is complete overkill and v2 is overkill too

the kw street comfort system is prob the best bang for the buck and its right under $1400
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='862351' date='Apr 28 2009, 10:45 PM
dude v3 is complete overkill and v2 is overkill too

the kw street comfort system is prob the best bang for the buck and its right under $1400

Would this street comfort system be considered their "V1"?
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by gblass' post='862360' date='Apr 28 2009, 10:53 PM
Would this street comfort system be considered their "V1"?
No street comfort and Variant 1 are two different coilover sets. Street comfort is adjustable for both height and rebound. Variant 1 is not offered for the BMW E60 and it is only height adjustable.

I recently bought KW V2's but have not had the time to put them on yet.

Joe C, if you're interested once I get my coils put on, I will let you know so we can meet up and you can test them out.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by gblass' post='862360' date='Apr 28 2009, 07:53 PM
Would this street comfort system be considered their "V1"?

No, the street comfort is not the v1.

Im not too sure what the difference is but the street comfort is a great bargain

the v2 is a serious coil setup and for $1680 and upwards is a great deal.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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KW V2 is the perfect and best setup. You can adjust the height and dampening (how comfortable). They are made of stainless steel so they won't rust either. Lifetime warranty. V3 is overkill and V2 is worth over V1.



For a less expensive setup, Bilstein or H&R would be a good way to go.


You could do springs, but just remember you'll need to replace your shocks eventually. It's better to do it all at once.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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If you were gonna by the nex you could get them for like 800
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='862271' date='Apr 28 2009, 09:16 PM
havent heard anything about those but what tire size where you running that rubbed?
Well only front was rubbing, they were 255, 40 zr19
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